On a Palestinian state: "We take him at his word when he said that it wouldn't happen during his prime ministership, and so that's why we've got to evaluate what other options are available to make sure that we don't see a chaotic situation in the region."

On peace talks: "I indicated to him that given his statements prior to the election, it is going to be hard to find a path where people are seriously believing that negotiations are possible." The New York Times notes that in a clear sign, Obama "waited two full days to place" the traditional congratulatory phone call to Netanyahu.

On Netanyahu's statement that Arab Israeli voters would turn out "in droves": "We indicated that that kind of rhetoric was contrary to what is the best of Israel's traditions. That although Israel was founded based on the need to have a Jewish homeland, Israeli democracy has been premised on everybody in the country being treated equally and fairly. If that is lost, then I think that not only does it give ammunition to folks who don't believe in a Jewish state, but it also I think starts to erode the meaning of democracy in the country."

On nuke talks with Iran: "Frankly, they have not yet made the kind of concessions that are I think going to be needed for a final deal to get done. But they have moved, and so there's the possibility."

More from the interview, which also touched on domestic issues, is here.

Newser removed my post because it didn't agree with their leftwing ideology, so I'm posting it again: Obozo the Clown and his cabinet tried to influence the Israeli election to get Netanyahu ousted. Didn't work, commie, even though you donated hundreds of thousands of OUR money to the liberal jerk running against Bibi. Oboma says that democracy and freedom is founded on everyone in the country of Israel being treated equally. The Divider-in-Chief doesn't treat everyone in his country (I mean, our country, he only thinks it's his country) equally. Illegals get treated better than immigrants legally applying for citizenship, and Americans. Blacks treated better than whites, and have to follow no rules.

HDwidow

Mar 25, 2015 9:47 AM CDT

Sane Americans to Obama: Your "Presidency" has nearly killed America!! That has been your goal all along though, hasn't it?

QuestionAll

Mar 25, 2015 5:33 AM CDT

Perhaps someone could tell me the difference from what one National Leader said verses another? Netanyahu stated that there would be "no" Palestinian State as long as he was in office. The President and spokesperson for the President, have stated that this view is wrong and not in the best interest of American Policy. The leader of Iran has stated and still states, death to Isreal, Jews and American. The President and his spokespeople say they didn't mean it and it will not hinder our talks with the leaders of Iran. What is the difference in the view and comments of both leaders and the response from our government towards that view?